Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

353 What a gentleman

The dinner started quietly, with only a few exchanges between Zoren and Patricia. It wasn't until they were in the middle of the meal that the conversation picked up.

"I see..." Zoren nodded. "So you had your own boutique?"

"Yes," Patricia replied with a proud grin. "And all of them were my designs."

During their first meeting, all they had talked about was something... trivial. More like general stories about themselves and a little bit about the past. Now, they were delving deeper into each other's backgrounds-like a real date. supported my b

"So far, everything is great!" she continued. "Some of my friends and even promoted it, even though I never asked them to do that."

"Oh?" Zoren nodded in understanding. "You have nice friends."

Nice? Patricia almost sneered at the thought.

"We just support each other," she said with a smile. "That's what friends are for"

Zoren nodded, twirling his wine slightly. "And your brother? Has he not supported you? You didn't mention him in your story."

"Renren, why would I want my brother to meddle with my business?" she pouted. "My brother already has a lot on his plate. Moreover, I want to excel as an individual and not rely on my family's success!" 1

"Oh..." His smile stretched with satisfaction, which didn't escape her notice.

"My b

is dealing with a lot of troublesome bullies in the business industry," she added with

hint of sadness in her voice. "So, I don't want to burden

have vomited blood. Everyone knew how Patricia blamed her brother for her unsuccessful business ventures and always lashed out at him because he couldn't support her

called your shop for a few suits, Zoren remarked. "I feel bad that I didn't know

you about it at first. I didn't want

"Mhm."

it was the best time to bring up some-issues. "Actually, Renren... I did mention my brother and some troublemakers..." she trailed off to study his reaction.

Logistics has been blocking our exports because of a problem that happened decades ago," she added, sighing deeply. "I'm not telling you this for any

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business

working hard in my chosen field, because if this continues, our family might... her voice cracked as a

sorry about that," she laughed awkwardly. "It just makes me sad that such cruel people exist.

her, watching her reach out for a tissue

"Hmm?"

he clarified.

has been surviving until now. I only mentioned this because you're an important

I will meddle directly, but if Pierson Corporation is associated with the Millers, I think

Patricia's mouth parted slightly in surprise, holding her breath in

about Zoren Pierson backing up the Miller family? Would that be enough protection for you and your family? It'll surely repel flics." "Renren... Her heart softened with appreciation, and at

almost made her laugh. Surely, getting this gig was the best decision she had made in her entire life. Just having his permission to

soft voice came out, her eyes

"Yes."

still going to do me a favor. Never mind, Renren. I simply told you because it was upsetting for me, but I